Children who are excessively short because of a chronic lack of adequate nutrition suffer from a condition called:

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Stunting is the term used to describe the condition of children who are excessively short due to chronic malnutrition. Stunting is usually caused by inadequate nutrition, poor feeding practices, and poor care. Stunted growth can have serious long-term effects on cognitive and physical development.

Children Who Are Excessively Short Because of a Chronic Lack